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R665 TLH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 TLH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 103,412 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody/suspension rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 102,976 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pittman arm rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring rusty

Offside Rear leaf spring rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 102,976 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pittman arm rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring rusty

Offside Rear leaf spring rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 100,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 81,713 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,854 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 69,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front suspension anti-roll bar bushes starting to perrish

o/s/f fog light glass damaged/cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 7 May 2010 69,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

front suspension anti-roll bar bushes starting to perrish

o/s/f fog light glass damaged/cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 18 May 2009 66,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2009 66,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2008 61,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 52,180 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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R665 TLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 TLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R665 TLH registered?

R665 TLH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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